Elements of a Short Story

Literature

Philippine Literature Syllabus

I.             Course Name                     : PHILIPPINE LITERATURE  

                                         

II.           Course Code                       : Lit 1

III.      Course Description            : The content of this course stresses on the historical transition of Philippine Literature through representative compositions of different genres-short stories, poetry, plays and essays for literary absorption both for appreciation and for interpretative analysis to develop interest in the value of nationality in literature.

IV.         Course Credit                    : 3 units lecture

V.           Contact Hours/Semester  : 54 lecture hours

VI.         Placement                          : 2nd Year, 2^nd  Semester

VII.       Course Objectives              : At the end of this course, students shall

be able to:

1.    Trace the historical transition of Philippine Literature from the Pre-Spanish Period up to the present;

2.   Explain the significant features of the various literary pieces from different periods ;

3.   Actively participate in all activities from group discussions to portrayal of plays and drama;

4.   Inculcate value, awareness of and  appreciation for a Filipino literary legacy  ;

5.    Write  a wholesome critique paper  in one of the selected readings;

6.    Participate in a stage play to give life to certain literary genres.

VIII.     COURSE REQUIREMENTS        

A.   Written Requirements

1.   Reaction Paper

2.   Active blog account

3.   Critical Analysis of selected works

4.   Stage Play

IX.        TEACHING METHODOLOGIES

1.   Lecture Discussion

2.   Group Dynamics

X.          EVALUATION PARAMETERS

1.   Classroom

1.1 Class Standing ---------------------------------------------------------2/3

1.1.1   Quizzes -------------------------------------------90%

1.1.2   Group Work and other activities-------------10%

1.2 Long Term Examination-----------------------------------------------1/3

            Final MG                               : PL+TMG/2=FMG

            Final Term Grade                 : FMG+TFG/2

XI.        Course Outline

Lesson No. Topic/Content Time Frame/ No. of Hours Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Prelim I.             Introduction to  Literature A.   Definition and Classification of Literary Type 1.   Poetry  a.    Elements of Poetry b.   Techniques for Reading Poetry 2.   Short story a.    Elements of a Short Story 3.   Essay a.    Elements of Essay b.   Types of Essay 4.   Drama a.    Elements of Drama b.   Classification of Drama c.    Techniques of Reading Drama 5.   Figures of Speech 2 2 2 2 2 3.5 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Lesson 10 Lesson 11 Lesson 12   Midterm I.             Historical Background of Philippine Literature A.   Ancient Times B.   The Spanish Colonial Period 1.   Nationalistic Period C.   The American Colonial Period D.  The Japanese Occupation Period E.   The Era of Independence F.   The Contemporary Literature   2 2 2 2 2 3.5 Lesson 13 Lesson 14 Lesson 15 Lesson 16 Lesson 17 Lesson 18 Lesson 19 Lesson 20  Semi Final   III. Representative Compositions A.   The Summer Solstice B.   Morning in Nagrebcan C.   Baliwayway D.  Wedding Dance E.   The Beautiful Horse F.   To the Philippine Youth G.  Paradox H. The Dead Face of my Beloved 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 2.5 Lesson 21 Lesson 22 Lesson 23 Lesson 24 Lesson 25 Lesson 26 Lesson 27 Lesson 28 Final  IV.Representative Compositions A.   Indecision B.   Like a Joke that Seems True C.   White Horse of Alih D.  Perfect Sunday E.   Love in the Cornhusks F.   Dead Stars G.  Our Lady of Dinagat H.      Cadaver 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 2.5
REFERENCES
:  Books    Sayno, A. S. (2004). Philippine Literature. Bulacan:    Trinitas Publishing, Inc.    Tuazon, T. D. (2002). Philippine Literature from Ancient    Times to Present.    Caloocan City: Philippine Graphic Arts, Inc.                                                        Text Manual    Menzo M. A. et.al. Philippine Literature.

REMINDERS:

1.   Submission of all course requirements should be on time.

2.   Complete attendance is a must.

Prepared by:

CENDZ FLORES